How did uber disrupt the market?
Uber has disrupted the industry by offering something that’s cheaper, easier and modernized. As opposed to hailing a taxi from the sidewalk, fumbling through your pockets for a few dollar bills, and then debating over how much to tip, you simply press a button on an app.
Is Uber a disruptive or sustaining innovation?
But Uber, true to its nature as a sustaining innovation, has focused on expanding its network and functionality in ways that make it better than traditional taxis. Apple, on the other hand, has followed a disruptive path by building its ecosystem of app developers so as to make the iPhone more like a personal computer.
Can I put my 14 year old in an Uber?
To have an Uber account and be able to request rides, a rider has to be at least 18 years of age. Anyone under that age must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older on all rides. As a driver, you should decline the ride request if you believe the person requesting the ride is under 18.
What is greyballing and how does it affect Uber?
Officials attempting to hail an Uber during a sting operation were “greyballed” – they might see icons of cars within the app navigating nearby, but no one would come pick them up. The program helped Uber drivers avoid being ticketed.
What is greygreyball and how does it work?
Greyball used to identify Uber drivers who were trying to book uber as passengers so that they can bust the drivers and impound their vehicles. When the cops opened the Uber app they could see phantom uber cars driving around but they were not able to book them.
Why did Uber deploy software in cities where ride-hailing isn’t legal?
According to The New York Times, which first reported the story, the company deployed the software in cities that deemed the ride-hailing service illegal or otherwise tried to slow the company’s rapid expansion.
How does Uber’s software determine potential drivers’ threats?
The Times reports that Uber’s software clues into a number of signs from prospective riders to determine whether they might pose a threat to the company or its drivers, notably in the form of enforcement officers trying to catch Uber operating illegally.